Malden resident celebrates 100th Birthday

Special to The Advocate

Malden resident Ethel Carney recently marked a major milestone – her 100th birthday! Surrounded by her loving family and friends, Ethel celebrated the occasion with a fun-filled party. Mayor Gary Christenson joined the festivities to surprise Ethel with a citation in recognition of her centennial birthday and to extend his warmest congratulations.

A lifelong New Englander, Ethel is the proud matriarch of a large and loving family, including her four daughters – Debbie, Karen, Linda and Joan – as well as 18 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Now retired, Ethel enjoys time with her family and cherishes the simple pleasures in life.

When asked about her secret to a long and joyful life, Ethel shared that treating yourself to an occasional fried clam plate from Kelly’s Roast Beef certainly doesn’t hurt!